Jagoba Arrasate spoke to the press ahead of our trip to Getafe on Saturday afternoon. Find out what the boss had to say to the press. Find out what he had to say below:
On Manu Morlanes: It is the first time that both of them (Samu Costa) will be missing. I think we have midfielders to fill that position, it's an opportunity for someone else. We will have a new midfield tomorrow. We have Lato, Valery and Raíllo back. We have to go all out tomorrow.
On reaching 30 points: 27 is good, 28 would be better and 30 would be a dream. To put the three ahead already at this stage.... We have to fight for it and we have to have that illusion as well. Only one team has won there, they are strong at home and we have to try.
On midfield: We contemplate all the options we have. Then we decide for one thing and depending on the match, maybe another. Omar is the most specific there, but we have more players who can play in the double pivot and as midfielders. It's not going to be a problem to make the lineup.
On goalkeeping: I am subject to change of course. Both have the chance to show themselves, more Dominik than Leo at the moment but this can change at any time. I am happy because I think the performance is good, they are both doing well. I also understand that they are not completely happy. The one who plays wants to play everything and the one who plays less wants to play more. At the moment it's like that, I don't know how it's going to be. Leo is training well and that's what matters most to me. I know it's difficult to endure this over time or over the seasons with two young goalkeepers. There will be a moment when a decision will have to be made, but I think this year it will go that way, one playing more than the other, it doesn't matter which one.
On tomorrow: We are going to a complicated field because they are very strong at home. Getafe's defensive numbers are very, very good. It is true that in attack they are finding it hard to score goals. They are lacking efficiency and a player like Borja Mayoral who has scored a lot of goals in recent years. We know what kind of match they play: they take the matches to their own territory and minimize the rivals. They press, win duels and defend forward. We have to show our strengths, even if it's sometimes difficult.
On Martin Valjent: In the end there are two parties; a player who has been here for a long time with a fantastic performance, who finishes his contract at the end of the season and I know they are talking. The club and the player know perfectly well my opinion, I think I am not in doubt about that. I am counting on him and I am delighted with his performance. From there it is a matter of club and player.
On Muriqi and Raíllo: The other day showed that the group is above the individuals. And that's not to speak ill of individuals, Raíllo is having a great season. But the other day we showed that we can win without one or the other. From here I would also like to send a hug to Muri, he is having bad luck this season. This week of vacation will be good for him to get back to full strength. If anything this team has shown despite having casualties is that the team continues to make its way.
On Cyle Larin and Sergi Darder: I don't know, I can talk about this season and they are two players who are getting better. I think Sergi is having more and more impact on the game and that's good for us. Cyle already has four goals and some assists and is showing what he can be. They also need confidence and continuity, although we can't give continuity to everyone because there are so many of us. They are two players who are being important and I think they can be more.
On January: We manage it naturally and always prioritising the next game, which in this case is Getafe. We will have many trips and many away games, but we also have a week of vacation that will be good to recharge our batteries. When you're with your loved ones, that's also a positive shot in the arm.
On the team: It is not the same 27, 28 when compared to 30. I am happy, but until the last minute I will not give that reflection, tomorrow I will reflect after the game.